Lecture: Camilla J. Jørgensen

Time Thursday 17:00–18:30

Held at Valhalla

Access Open for Red Group

Why Standard Imaging Matters – and Why PennHIP Matters More

This lecture offers an in-depth look at hip examinations and the importance of accurate imaging and evaluation methods in breeding and long-term skeletal health The session will cover standard hip dysplasia imaging, including positioning, image quality, interpretation and common sources of error that may influence the final result.

The lecture will also introduce the PennHIP method, explaining how the examination is performed, how the results are assessed, and why PennHIP provides a more detailed understanding of hip quality and joint stability than traditional hip evaluations alone.

Finally, the session will focus on how hip examination results can be used responsibly in breeding work to support healthier future generations and improve the overall hip status within the breed.

Camilla Juelsgaard Jørgensen

I am a veterinarian with a special focus on dogs, breeding, sports medicine, lameness and skeletal health. With 19 years of professional experience, I have spent the past 9 years in a clinic specialising in treatment and prevention of skeletal issues, including physiotherapy, rehabilitation and chiropractic care.

My work includes a large number of x-ray examinations for both lameness diagnostics and breeding purposes, including official hip, elbow and shoulder evaluations as well as PennHIP examinations, which I have been certified to perform for 9 years.

Alongside my professional work, I have bred Labradors for more than 20 years and actively work with my dogs in showing, hunting, blood tracking and rally obedience. I am also a qualified breed-specific show judge for all retriever breeds.